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1956 ford thunderbird1/8/2024 ![]() ![]() Since then, the seller has sanded down the car and had both bumpers re-chromed. It was a complete T-Bird with decent black paint and a black/white tuxedo interior. And the ’56 could be ordered with a continental kit because the spare tire took up so much of the already limited trunk space.Īs the story goes, the seller found this car three years ago after it had been in storage for a long time. The easiest way to recognize a ’56 Thunderbird over a ’55 is that the hardtop gained portholes in its second outing. By comparison, for the first three years of the Corvette (1953-55), Chevrolet could only manage to push 4,640 units out the door and nearly pulled the plug. Between 1955-57 (before the Thunderbird became a 4-seat car), Ford built and sold more than 53,000 copies. There is no reserve and the bidding has crept up to $6,000 so far.īesides that the T-Bird and ‘Vette were of a different genre in the mid-50s, public reaction to the cars was quite different. Located in Los Angeles, California, this work-in-progress is available here on eBay. This 1956 edition, rebuilt in stages over the past three years, still has work to go but perhaps most of the heavy lifting has already been done. It was a 2-seat personal luxury car that is often incorrectly compared to the Chevy Corvette, a 2-seat sports car. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird, built between 1955-57, is the version of the car most remembered today. The website is and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. No restoration needed, just get in and drive, and you'll have fun, fun, fun till her daddy takes the T bird away!Ĭlassic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Bottom of doors are in good condition as well with very minor surface rust on the passenger door at the bottom.Ī mostly original, low mileage bird with turnkey attributes. The frame is sturdy, and no signs of any damage from the weather exist. Underside is very clean, and surface rust free. Overall engine bay is pristine and noted is power steering. The engine appears as though it has been repainted, although this is not confirmed. The trunk is clean and lined with original rubber patterned to fit exactly within the confines of the trunk.Ī flip of the hood, and you will be met with a very clean 312ci V8 topped by a single 4-barrel carburetor, beautiful chromed air cleaner cover, and a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Sitting in front of the bench is the original shift lever in its 1956 8 ball style. A power bench seat is seen, and it is white tuck and roll inserts with black bolsters, all clear and free of any cracks. Black with a spun circular pattern on the trim strip of aluminum in the center, the dash looks just great. Very nice and mostly original excepting the floor mats, carpet, and door panels which have been renewed with OEM parts. Fender skirts are on this car and help show off the classy wide white sidewall tires with chromed flat plate hubcaps. A continental spare and bumper option have been affixed and also show slight wear in places. All chrome and brite-work show nicely, and also has a few scratches here and there when you inspect it closely, but for original chrome, it is good. The porthole windowed fiberglass top is in white, and when its mounted with the body, the car is all dressed up and ready to go out. A totally rust-free car from California, now finding its way east. Looking down the side of the car, the sheet metal is respectably straight, and the car shows with an overall sense of authenticity. Body panels are very straight and true with good gaps. Paint is not perfect with small areas of cracking, and some scratching. This '56 is a special survivor showing only a consigner stated 41,566 miles which is believed to be actual, and it is backed up by the amazing condition of the car! Bird is the word….īathed in Raven Black, this car has had a respray to match code AE of the original. The Ford Thunderbirds are truly one of the most collectible cars of the 1950's. While the styling is certainly a highpoint, the unibody construction, which lacks fender or quarter-panel seams, can make for a challenging restoration. Behind that success was the car's versatile mix of American substance and European aesthetics. ![]() The Thunderbird was Ford's response to the comparatively crude Corvette and, when introduced in 1955, it outsold the Chevrolet 24 to 1.
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